Best 7 Southwest Potato Casserole Recipes

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In the realm of southwestern cuisine, where bold flavors and unique ingredients collide, there exists a culinary delight known as the "Southwest Potato Casserole." This mouth-watering dish is a testament to the vibrant and rustic flavors of the American Southwest, where the fusion of cultures has produced a culinary tapestry that is both captivating and comforting. As you embark on your culinary journey to discover the best recipe for this tantalizing casserole, let us guide you through the secrets that unlock its delectable essence.

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SOUTHWESTERN-STYLE BEEF AND POTATO CASSEROLE



Southwestern-Style Beef and Potato Casserole image

Southwestern seasonings, corn with peppers, and cheddar cheese make a flavorful beef and potato casserole the whole family will enjoy.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Dinner     Entree

Time 1h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound extra-lean ground beef
1 cup coarsely chopped onion
1 cup thinly sliced celery
2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno peppers, or diced mild chile peppers
1 can (14.5-ounces) diced tomatoes (undrained)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
Dash pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
4 medium potatoes (peeled, thinly sliced, about 1 1/2 to 2 pounds)
1 can (about 12- to 15-ounces) corn with peppers (drained)
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients. Heat the oven to 350 F.
  • Grease a 9 x 13 x 2-inch baking pan (2 1/2- to 3-quart size).
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot and shimmering, add the ground beef, onion, and celery.
  • Cook until the beef is browned and vegetables are tender, stirring frequently.
  • Add the garlic and jalapeño peppers; cook about 1 minute longer, stirring frequently.
  • Stir in the tomatoes, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Bring to a simmer.
  • In the prepared baking dish, arrange half of the sliced potatoes, then top with half of the corn, half of the ground beef mixture, and half of the cheese.
  • Repeat the layers, ending with the remaining cheese.
  • Cover the baking dish tightly with foil and bake for about 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
  • Serve hot and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 652 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 142 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 46 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, Sodium 933 mg, Sugar 7 g, Fat 35 g, ServingSize Serves 6, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

SOUTHWESTERN CASSEROLE



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I've been making this mild family-pleasing southwest casserole recipe for years. It tastes wonderful, fits nicely into our budget and, best of all, makes a second one to freeze and enjoy later. -Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 casseroles (6 servings each).

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups (8 ounces) uncooked elbow macaroni
2 pounds ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chiles, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook beef and onion over medium heat, crumbling beef, until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in next 8 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes. Drain macaroni; stir into beef mixture., Preheat oven to 375°. Transfer macaroni mixture to 2 greased 2-qt. baking dishes. Top with cheese and jalapenos. Cover and bake at 375° for 30 minutes. Uncover; bake until bubbly and heated through, about 10 minutes longer. Serve 1 casserole. Cool the second; cover and freeze up to 3 months., To use frozen casserole: Thaw in refrigerator 8 hours. Preheat oven to 375°. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking. Cover and bake, increasing time as necessary to heat through and for a thermometer inserted in center to read 165°, 20-25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 673mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

SOUTHWESTERN HAM AND CHEESE PARTY POTATOES



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This cheesy ham and potato casserole is a perfect recipe to make when serving a crowd. If you are headed to a party just bake and take.

Provided by Simply Potatoes

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Simply Potatoes®

Time 1h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (10.75 ounce) can fiesta cheese soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can cream of chicken soup
1 cup sour cream
½ cup butter or margarine, melted
2 (20 ounce) packages Simply Potatoes® Southwest Style Shredded Hash Browns
2 cups cubed fully cooked ham
1 ½ cups crushed round buttery crackers*

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 13x9 glass baking dish with nonstick cooking spray. In very large bowl stir together fiesta cheese soup, cream of chicken soup, sour cream and 1/4 cup melted butter; mix well. Stir in Simply Potatoes and ham. Spread into baking dish.
  • In small bowl stir together remaining 1/4 cup melted butter and crushed crackers. Sprinkle crackers evenly over top of Simply Potatoes.
  • Bake, uncovered, 50 to 55 minutes or until edges are bubbly and center is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.6 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 44.4 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 7.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.2 g, Sodium 899.2 mg, Sugar 1.7 g

SOUTHWESTERN SWEET-POTATO GRATIN



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Sweet-potato slices provide a mellow base for the strong flavors of chipotle chile and cilantro. Crushed tortilla chips and mild grated cheese form a crunchy top to this potato gratin.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Main Dish Recipes     Casserole Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

Unsalted butter, for baking dish
4 large sweet potatoes (about 4 pounds), peeled and thinly sliced into rounds
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups grated Chihuahua or Monterey Jack cheese (6 ounces)
1 1/2 cups Cotija or French feta cheese, crumbled (6 ounces)
1 small onion, thinly sliced
1 teaspoon finely chopped canned chipotle chile in adobo (optional)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons homemade or low-sodium store-bought chicken stock, or water
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup crushed tortilla chips
Lime wedges, for garnish
Mexican crema or sour cream, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9-by-13- inch baking dish; set aside. Toss potatoes with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Arrange half of potatoes in buttered dish, overlapping slices. Sprinkle with half of each cheese. Top with onion.
  • Stir chipotle (if desired) into stock; drizzle over onion. Sprinkle with half the cilantro. Top with remaining potatoes; sprinkle with remaining cheeses and cilantro. Scatter chips on top.
  • Cover with foil; bake 30 minutes. Remove foil; bake until very tender and top is well browned, about 30 minutes more. Let cool slightly before serving. Serve with limes, and with crema, if desired.

SOUTHWEST SQUASH CASSEROLE



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Easy to prepare, this recipe is flavorful yet can pack a 'punch' if you choose. Squash tend to be mild but by adding diced green chiles (and jalapenos if you want spicier) it's a surprisingly tasty recipe. It pleases a lot of people and has become a favorite at family gatherings.

Provided by KARENVG

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash     Summer Squash

Time 35m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 pounds yellow squash, cut in 1/4 inch slices
2 sweet onions, quartered and separated
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 pound fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers
2 fresh jalapeno peppers, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 cup sour cream
¾ cup crushed tortilla chips

Steps:

  • Lightly grease a large casserole dish. Arrange the squash, onions, and red bell pepper in the dish. Place in the microwave, and cook on High 10 minutes, stirring once, until tender.
  • Gently mix the mushrooms, green chile peppers, jalapeno peppers, cheese, and sour cream into the dish. Sprinkle with crushed tortilla chips. Cover dish, and cook in the microwave 10 minutes on Medium-high power, or until cheese is melted and casserole is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.1 g, Cholesterol 37.6 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 11.7 g, SaturatedFat 9.3 g, Sodium 346.6 mg, Sugar 6 g

SOUTHWESTERN BAKED POTATO RECIPE BY TASTY



Southwestern Baked Potato Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: russet potatoes, olive oil, salt, ground beef, taco seasoning, black beans, tomato, cheddar cheese, guacamole

Provided by Vaughn Vreeland

Categories     Dinner

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 russet potatoes
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 teaspoons salt
½ lb ground beef
1 tablespoon taco seasoning
½ cup black beans, drained, rinsed
½ cup tomato, diced
1 cup cheddar cheese, plus more for topping
guacamole, to serve

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
  • Carefully pierce potatoes with a fork. On a baking sheet, oil the potatoes well and sprinkle with salt.
  • Bake for about one hour. If making more potatoes, an additional 15 minutes per potato is needed.
  • In a skillet over high heat, add the ground beef with a bit of oil.
  • Add the taco seasoning, black beans, and tomatoes. You may want to drain the ground beef mixture once cooked if there's too much liquid.
  • Once the potatoes are cooled, cut them vertically, scoop out the inside, and transfer to a bowl.
  • In the bowl with the scooped out potatoes, add the ground beef mixture and cheddar cheese. Mix well.
  • Scoop the potato mixture back into the potatoes and top with cheddar cheese.
  • Bake an additional 15 minutes until the cheese is melted.
  • Serve warm with guacamole.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 773 calories, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 39 grams, Fiber 7 grams, Protein 42 grams, Sugar 3 grams

SOUTHWEST SCALLOPED POTATOES



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Make and share this Southwest Scalloped Potatoes recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Julie Tremmel

Categories     Southwestern U.S.

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 medium potatoes, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 cup butter
1/3 cup flour
3/4 teaspoon garlic salt
3 cups milk
2 (10 ounce) cans condensed cheddar cheese soup
1 (4 ounce) can green chilies
1 small onion, finely chopped
buttered bread crumb
1 cup grated monterey jack cheese, grated
1 dash paprika

Steps:

  • Cook potatoes until tender. Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in flour and garlic salt. Cook until bubbly. Stir in milk and cook until thickens and bubbles about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in soup with a whisk. Add chilies and onion.
  • Drain potatoes and layer with sauce in 13 by 9 baking dish.
  • Top with bread crumbs, cheese and paprika.
  • Cover with foil and bake at 350 degrees 1 hour, uncover and bake 30 more minutes longer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.8, Fat 14.2, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 41.3, Sodium 479.2, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.2, Protein 9.8

Tips:

  • For a crispy, flavorful crust, use a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese as the topping.
  • If you don't have heavy cream, you can substitute it with a mixture of milk and butter.
  • Feel free to add other vegetables to the casserole, such as chopped bell peppers, corn, or zucchini.
  • For a spicier dish, add a teaspoon of chili powder or cayenne pepper to the potato mixture.
  • Top the casserole with shredded cheddar cheese or a blend of Mexican cheeses before baking for an extra cheesy crust.

Conclusion:

This Southwest Potato Casserole is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal or a potluck. With its creamy, cheesy interior and crispy, flavorful crust, this casserole is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying potato dish, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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